Oil Analysis Basics Second Edition

Pages = 192

Table of Contents
Lubrication Fundamentals The Functions of a Lubricant Base Stock Considerations Lubrication Fundamentals Additives and their Functions Oil Analysis and Condition-Based Maintenance Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) Contamination Control Particle Contamination Moisture Contamination Fuel Contamination Soot Contamination Glycol Contamination Oil Sampling Methods Sampling Locations on System Returns Live Zone Sampling from Circulating Systems Sampling from Pressurized Lines Sampling Wet-sump Circulating Systems Sampling Non-Circulating Systems Drop-Tube Vacuum Sampling Sampling Bottles and Hardware Important Tips for Effective Oil Sampling Oil Sampling Frequency Registering Equipment For Oil Analysis Sample Bottle Labels and Identification Oil Testing and Analysis Reasons for Performing Oil Analysis Review of Common Used Oil Analysis Tests Selecting the Test Slate Targets, Limits, Diagnostics and Data Management Setting Limits and Targets Interpreting and Applying Oil Analysis Results Documenting and Reporting Oil Analysis Results Integrating Oil Analysis with Other Condition Monitoring Techniques Guidelines for Selecting and Working with a Commercial Oil Analysis Laboratory Appendix I - Glossary of Terms Abbreviations, Prefixes and Letter Symbols Prefixes - U.S. TERM Cleanliness Definitions